Alen vs Harun

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alen

Boy #2,558 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic/Breton

Cultural Roots

Bosnian Croatian Turkish Albanian Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,558
Total SSA Count
52
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Al

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Harun

Boy #2,363 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"exalted, high mountain"

Origin: Hebrew/Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Turkish South Asian African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,363
Total SSA Count
60
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Harry, Roon

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Popularity Comparison

Alen Rank #2,558
Harun Rank #2,363

Harun is more popular, ranked #2363 vs #2558 for Alen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alen ___

  • Alen James
  • Alen Michael
  • Alen Robert
  • Alen Thomas
  • Alen David
  • Alen Joseph

Harun ___

  • Harun Ali
  • Harun Omar
  • Harun Khalid
  • Harun Rashid
  • Harun Malik
  • Harun Yusuf

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alen

Ethan Ivan Mia Stefan Lena

If you choose Harun

Ibrahim Musa Fatima Maryam Yusuf

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alen or Harun more popular?

Harun is more popular, ranked #2363 compared to Alen at #2558 in the United States.

What do Alen and Harun mean?

Alen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic/Breton origin). Harun means "exalted, high mountain" (Hebrew/Arabic origin).

Are Alen and Harun boy or girl names?

Alen is primarily a boy name. Harun is primarily a boy name.

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